steer clear

steer clear
phrasal
: to keep entirely away (as from a danger) : direct one's course so as to avoid any chance of hindrance, contact, harm, or involvement — often used with of

tries to steer clear of controversial issues — Kathleen Teltsch

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steer clear (of) informal phrase
to try to avoid someone or something

Tourists are advised to steer clear of the area.

Thesaurus: to avoid doing something, or to avoid somethingsynonym
Main entry: steer

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steer clear (of) — see ↑steer, 2
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Main Entry: ↑clear
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steer clear
US : to keep away from someone or something completely

He's in a bad mood. You'd better steer clear [=avoid him] if you don't want trouble.

— usually + of

You'd better steer clear of him.

I try to steer clear of the subject of politics when I talk to him.

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Main Entry: ↑steer

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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